Private Avenues Born of Solitude

From the first I included poetic lines from my novella 'Stand and deliver to my setting in the places of my childhood my longest tale Upon this tree. Either spoken or as a feed to a chapter. An example is the poem 'Remember me (included in full in the 'Love' section) Almost a biographical theme I mostly write in rhythm and rhyme a natural instance that appeals to me though I feel it isn't a necessity in story verses where it can appear tedious. Like most poets this selection comes from life love and memories recollections dear to my heart whether it may be the love of nature film music yearnings to love or simple nonsense where throughout any merit I attribute to God and his encouragement. Also I feel I must add the helping hand of a precious Godly soul Patricia Tijerina whose inspiration and encouragement was immeasurable. I hope all who venture to read a part of my life find pleasure and enjoyment in doing so to know and sense a little of the rapture I convey whether it be my innermost feelings or the life-long love of nature film and childhood. Written under pressure that I assume most could not bear this book of verse is long overdue. I hope it gives an insight into my life feelings and memories. Thank you to all who read my first volume of verse knowing part of my life and ever loving memories interlaced with the love of nature film and lighter moments.Michael S Ball